1 position 13-weeks BR/hour rate The hours are Nights every weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, every other holiday. some call will be needed Job Description Summary The NICU Respiratory Therapist assists with special projects, validations, and orientations. This position is responsible for having the knowledge and ability to train staff on all NICU equipment. Job Description Participates in new staff orientation and annual competency evaluations. Monitors employee validations to ensure completion. Participates in creating and reviewing policies and procedures. Participates in department performance improvement programs and adjusts staff assignments for other staff's participation. Provides staff development and improvement of clinical skills for clinical team. Assists with event/incident reporting for both patients and employee safety occurrences. Reports issues/malfunctions to appropriate departments. Functions as department supervisor in his/her absence. Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Certifications Respiratory Therapist | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Respiratory Therapist | Minnesota Board of Medical Practice | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | Altru Health System | Within 6 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | Altru Health System | Within 6 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System

Shift: Nights every weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, every other holiday. some call will be needed

Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialties: Respiratory Therapy

General Certifications : BLS/BCLS PALS NRP

Respiratory Certifications : RRT